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KM03 STY

2017 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 STY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 65,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 60,789 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs are badly pitted and worn

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,027 miles

Front washers weak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 28,027 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegally spaced (0.1 (d))

Front washers weak

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegally spaced (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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KM03 STY is a 2017 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM03 STY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 STY registered?

KM03 STY is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 August 2017.

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